# Eyeglass-Integrated Jewelry XYZ's Earring Makes the Monocle a Fashionable Accessory By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-02-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monocle References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2014/02/11/earring-monocle-by-xyz.php) & [xyz.ge](http://www.xyz.com.ge/monocle.php) The classic monocle may be seen as a gentleman’s accessory, but the 'Earring Monocle' by XYZ brings a touch of femininity to the eyewear piece. Instead of being connected to the wearer’s clothing, this unusual take on the monocle is reinterpreted as a jewelry piece. As well as keeping the monocle within reach for use, the earring also disguises the eyeglass as part of an oversized jewelry piece when it’s not needed. The Earring Monocle jewelry piece is made up of silver, plastic and a retractable cord that would hopefully keep its design fairly light. The accessory is a little on the quirky side, but it’s a fun way to update the classic monocle for women. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eyewear Jewelry:** Eyewear is being transformed into jewelry pieces, creating new opportunities for fashion accessories. - **Fashionable Monocles:** Monocles are becoming a trendy fashion accessory, inviting opportunities for unique and creative designs. - **Gender-based Accessories:** Traditional gender-based accessories like the monocle are evolving to be gender-neutral or gender-inclusive, presenting new opportunities for innovative designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry could explore new design opportunities for eyewear as jewelry pieces and trendy monocles. - **Jewelry Industry:** The jewelry industry could branch out into eyewear accessories, offering new designs that combine function and fashion. - **Optical Industry:** The optical industry could expand its product offerings to include more unique and fashionable designs for eyewear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jewelry-Like Glasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-monster-7.md) - [Earring Earbud Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-yunxib.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Fashion-Forward Audio Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peripherii-priamble.md) - [Temperature-Monitoring Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-earring.md) - [Stylish Jewelry-Inspired Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jing-designer-earplugs.md) - [Elegant Women's Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-jewelry1.md) - [Crystal-Embellished Earwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-x-loop.md) - [Freestanding Metallic Eyewear Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyewear-stand.md)